U.S. imposes punitive tariffs on Chinese imports; China retaliates; talks' resumption planned

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The US plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports on Feb 26, 1995, unless talks scheduled for Feb 13, 1995, resolve the trade crisis. The US is angry that China has not done more to prevent the sale of pirated US goods. China, in retaliation, also imposed 100% tariffs.

China, International aspects, Chinese foreign relations, Copyright infringement

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U.S. missile attack targets Iraqi intelligence agency; Baghdad raid retaliates for Bush 'death plot.' (plot to assassinate former U.S. President George Bush)

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The US defended its Jun 26, 1993, aerial bombing of Iraq's intelligence headquarters before the UN security council. The US said the attack, which killed eight people, was justified because Iraq had plotted to murder former Pres Bush during his visit to Kuwait.

Military aspects, Iraq, Iraqi foreign relations, Bombings

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Ministers discuss tariffs, GATT

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Trade ministers from the US, EC, Canada and Japan met to discuss trade barriers on May 14, 1993, in Toronto, Canada. The ministers hoped to reduce tariffs on goods such as medical equipment, drugs and construction equipment.

Canada, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Japan, France, Economic policy, European Union, Trade policy, Commercial policy, European Community

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